Contract rules disregarded in costly development of ArriveCan app: auditor general
Disregarded policies and a failure of management led to the development of the inordinately costly and much-maligned ArriveCan app, an investigation by Canada's auditor general has found.
The federal government launched the app in April 2020 as a way to track health and contact information for people entering Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to digitize customs and immigration declarations.
The auditor found the government's reliance on sole-sourced external contractors drove up the price of the app, and those costs weren't properly tracked.
Outreach Centre’s Lip Sync Battle raises over $210,000
The Red Deer Outreach Centre’s eighth annual Lip Sync Battle raised a record $210,296 to support programs and services.
The battle is the Outreach Centre’s main fundraiser, with donations coming from sponsorships, contestant fundraising, ticket sales, and a silent auction raffle.
Competitors collected pledges and then took the stage to lip sync their hearts out, battling for a first-place trophy, and bragging rights.
Dr. Brian Isaac secured the most donations, with more than $44,000.
Generals lead series vs Longhorns two games to none
It was a great start to the 2024 Vanberg Cup Playoffs for the defending champions, Lacombe AA Generals.
Lacombe now leads Wetaskiwin 2-0 after two games in the first round of the North Central Hockey League (NCHL).
Friday night, The Generals were on the road in front of a big crowd of over 1200 Longhorn fans. Goals from Jamie Johnson, Tyrell Bourk, Thomas Beretta, and Kade Garrity quieted the home crowd with a 5-3 win.
City of Red Deer recruiting members for board and committee
The City of Red Deer is recruiting board members for the Red Deer Regional Airport Board and the Mayor’s Recognition Awards Committee.
One member is required to oversee the general management of the Red Deer Regional Airport Authority.
The group meets on the third Thursday of every month for approximately two hours.
Students at École Oriole Park to adapt Kerry Wood’s books
École Oriole Park students have the opportunity to be part of a new literacy project based on the published books of the late local author Kerry Wood.
Three of Kerry Wood’s young reader books, and one short story, including Mickey the Beaver, Samson’s Long Ride, Birds and Animals in the Rockies, and Ronnie from Cowboy Yarns for Young Folk will be adapted and illustrated for Grades 1 to 3 students.
Wetaskiwin RCMP respond to serious two vehicle collision
On Feb. 9, 2024, at 3:25 p.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP received a report of a serious two vehicle collision on Highway 13 and Range Road 261.
Upon arrival, investigators observed a sedan was struck by a ½ ton pick up truck. Emergency crews tended to one of the occupants of the sedan however, he died at scene.
The deceased has been identified as a 29-year-old male resident of Maskwacis. The driver of the sedan was taken by STARS to hospital with serious injuries. Another passenger of the sedan and the driver of the pickup was taken to hospital by ambulance.
UPDATE: Scene cleared (Wetaskiwin RCMP on scene of serious motor vehicle collision)
UPDATE:
As of Feb. 9, at 8:39 p.m., the scene was clear, and traffic flow was back to normal.
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BACKGROUND STORY:
The Wetaskiwin RCMP are on the scene of a serious two vehicle collision on Highway 13 at Range Road 261.
Traffic on Highway 13 is being redirected.
Police anticipate remaining on scene for several hours.
Update: Details on vehicle released in Three Hills hit and run incident
UPDATE:
On Feb. 9 Three Hills RCMP added more details about the suspect vehicle.
The vehicle is believed to be a 2012-2022 Black Dodge Ram, which will have front end damage.
If you were in the area at the time and witnessed the collision or saw the vehicle, or if you have any information that can further the investigation, please call Three Hills RCMP at 403-443-5539.
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Cereal Canada New Crop Missions deliver top quality news to Canadian wheat customers
Cereals Canada has wrapped up its annual New Crop Trade and Technical Missions updating customers in 17 countries on the quality of the 2023 wheat crop.
Elaine Sopiwnyk, vice president of technical services for Cereals Canada says despite challenging growing conditions last year that led to variable yields and below-average production, Canadian farmers grew almost 30 million tonnes of high-quality wheat.
February 9th is Food Freedom Day
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has declared today Food Freedom Day.
The CFA says it's the date by which Canadian households of average income have generally earned enough money to pay for their entire year's grocery bill.
President Keith Currie says Food Freedom Day is a celebration by Canadian farmers and ranchers on the basis that we're able to continue to produce food at an affordable rate.